air mattress

A·ïr mat·tress

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ah-eer ma-tris]
- /ˈɑ ɪər ˈmæ trɪs/
- /eə(r) ˈmæt.rəs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ah-eer ma-tris]
- /ˈɑ ɪər ˈmæ trɪs/

Definitions of air mattress words

noun air mattress an inflatable mattress or pad, as of plastic or rubber, used for camping, as an extra bed, etc. 3
noun air mattress a mattress, usually of plastic or rubber, that can be inflated for use, as in camping, and deflated for storage. 1
noun air mattress inflatable mattress: for sleeping 1
noun air mattress air bed, lilo: for swimming pool 1
noun air mattress A mattress that is inflated with air, and used as a temporary or permanent bed. 0

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Origin of air mattress

First appearance:

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

First recorded in 1925-30

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Parts of speech for Air mattress

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air mattress popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for air mattress

noun air mattress

futon — a thin mattress, usually filled with layers of cotton batting and encased in cotton fabric, placed on a floor for sleeping, especially in traditional Japanese interiors, and folded and stored during the day.
mattress — a large pad for supporting the reclining body, used as or on a bed, consisting of a quilted or similarly fastened case, usually of heavy cloth, that contains hair, straw, cotton, foam rubber, etc., or a framework of metal springs.

All 2 Synonyms of air mattress